In a press statement received by IraqiNews.com on Friday, Alwani said “Attacking Qardhawi by some MPs is a sectarian rumor and a provocation to the feelings of all Muslims,” assuring that “Qardhawi had a big role in bringing the Islamic sects closer and unit the Muslims.”

“The Sunni masses in Iraq respect the Shiite religious authorities and did not attack them,” he added, noting that” Qardhawi is welcomed in all the Islamic and non-Islamic countries due to his value.”

“We welcome Qardhawi in Anbar province and the demonstrations, if he will decide to visit Iraq,” he concluded.